Just The Bridge

As the name suggests, Just The Bridge is sister restaurant to Just St James and Oriental and is, indeed, by a bridge – the former “wobbly” Millennium Bridge in fact. Its aspect over the Thames gives the restaurant a light, bright and open feel – even on a rainy Thursday - and makes for an enjoyably relaxed atmosphere.

The overall verdict is solid fare at solid prices. Starters include Welsh Rarebit on toasted walnut bread and with rhubarb chutney and a fine, mash-heavy Salmon and Broccoli Pie. Both dishes were well served by a bottle of Nutbourne Sussex Reserve 2001, the lychees and elderflower flavours belying the wine’s English origins.

Mains were straightforward and good of their ilk: Aberdeen Angus Beef and Chargrilled Fillet of Lamb The beef was better than the lamb, but the lamb’s trimmings of artichoke, plum tomato and mushroom with a red wine reduction lent a satisfying richness.

Dessert was more of a mixed bag with a good Ensemble of Tropical Fruits, dressed with passion fruit and pomegranate, and a weak Sticky Toffee Pudding – although that was buoyed by some good, creamy custard. Solid enough and decent enough value for what it is.

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